Is the shutter of Nikon fm2 better, titanium curtain or aluminum alloy? And fe2

Nikon FM2

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Main features

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Everything is in your hands

This is the age of innovation and technology, but you cannot let these invade your art world and life. Because what you insist on is perfectionism.

Pick up the Nikon FM2 and you will find that no matter what photos you want to take, the control is always in your hands and you can make the most of it.

Technical Characteristics

Camera type 35mm single-lens reflex camera

Image format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)

< p>Lens interface Nikon bayonet mount, equipped with metering coupling lever; but no metering coupling lever release button

Viewfinder eye-level pentaprism type

Focusing screen split-image micro-prism Type (K2 type) is standard; matte type (B2) and matte focusing screen with horizontal straight line (E2) are available

Viewfinder covers the frame range/magnification and focuses at 50 mm to infinity, approx. 93% / about 0.86 times

Metering mode TTL focuses on the central full-aperture exposure measurement system, using a pair of silicon photodiodes SPD (Silicon photodiodes) and a photometric single lithium synthesis circuit

The light meter range uses ISO 100 film, f/1.4 lens, EV 1 - EV 18 (1 second f/1.4 to 1/4,000 second f/8)

Shutter longitudinal travel aluminum alloy focal plane Mechanical shutter, speed: 1/4,000 to 1 second, B button (Bulb), 14 settings available

Accessory hot shoe included; ISO standard; equipped with ready light contact

Synchronized connection built-in ISO standard hot shoe; equipped with wire-controlled synchronization terminal for independent or multiple flash shooting; synchronized electronic flash group at the fastest 1/250 second

The pre-flash is equipped with LED; Viewed in the viewfinder; illuminates when the SB-28, SB-27, SB-22s, SB-16B or SB-29 flash unit is fully charged; when the shutter speed is shorter than the electronic flash sync time and is insufficient for correct exposure This light flashes as a warning

Self-timer is mechanical, with a 10-second delay and can be canceled

The depth-of-field preview button is equipped with

roll mode Film front winding lever: one-time advancement, preparation angle is 30 degrees, total rotation is 135 degrees

Film rewinding When the film rewinding button is pressed, the rewinding lever can be used to rewind

< p>Multiple exposures are included; when multiple exposures occur, the film frame counter is separated at the same time without affecting the number of films passed

When the rear cover of the fuselage pulls up the film rewind lever, the back of the fuselage automatically opens at the same time , automatically locks when pushed in; can be used interchangeably with the modem back MF-16; equipped with a memo insertion box

Power supply requires 2 1.55V silver-oxide (Silver-oxide) batteries (SR44 type ), 2 1.5V alkaline (Alkaline) batteries (LR44 type) or 1 3V lithium (Lithium) battery (CR-1/3N type); the optional cold-resistant battery box DB-2 can hold 2 1.5V LR6 (AA type alkaline), 1.2V KR-AA (AA type nickel cadmium (NiCd) or 1.5V R6 (AA type manganese) battery

Light meter Press the shutter release Start by pressing the button; turn off 30 seconds after releasing; when the shutter speed dial is set to B, the metering system automatically turns off

Volume is about 142.5 x 90 x 60 mm

Weight (without battery ) Approximately 540 grams

The FM2 camera is currently the only fully mechanical camera in the NIKON 35mm series with the longest sales period. It is an improved version of the FM model launched by Nikon in 1977. It was launched in 1982 and has a history of 17 years. This camera is also currently on the market. One of the Nikon fully mechanical cameras still available (discontinued in 2001 and replaced by the new model FM3A)

. Its excellent workmanship, high reliability, extremely low failure rate, and strong temperature resistance and impact resistance make this camera a camera that both professional photographers and advanced amateur photographers want to own. A classic camera.

Exposure mode: full manual.

Lens mount: Nikon F mount Interchangeable mount for all Nikkor AF, AI-P, AF-I, AI-S and AF-S lenses (can be said to be

The design most loved by NIKON users, it can be used with SLR lenses produced in any year).

Focusing screen: There are 3 types to choose from (you can replace them at any time, which is a typical sign of professional models in NIKON cameras. Benefits

Of course there are many, and they can be easily cleared in The dust seen in the viewfinder, changing different options for various purposes... I am currently using the E2 focusing screen)

Metering system: center-weighted, From EV2 to 19 at ISO 100 f/1.4 lens meter (the metering mark range is within the large circle on the focusing screen). FM2's light metering method is behind-the-mirror metering, using a pair of silicon photosensitizers (SPD) for balanced light metering, using Nikon's first FRE double-amplitude resistor circuit and integrated circuit, with a phase ratio of 60% Focused light measurement on a 12mm diameter dot in the center

. The metering display uses three LED lights. "+" indicates overexposure, "-" indicates underexposure, and "O" indicates correct exposure. When

the shutter is pressed halfway, the metering system will automatically start and remain for 30s, and will automatically turn off after 30s to avoid wasting power

The ones used on FE, FM, and FM2 are Type one focusing screen (the focusing screen can be replaced on FE and FM2, but the focusing screen cannot be replaced on FM

) When using a type two focusing screen on FE or FM2, +1/3 exposure compensation is required (The brightness of the second type focusing screen is 1/3 higher than that of the first type.) Exposure compensation on FM2 can be achieved by adjusting the film sensitivity or the resistance in the machine. Similarly

Similarly, when using type 1 focusing screen on FA, FE2, FM2N, and FM2T, exposure compensation of -1/3 is required.

NIKON FM2N’s shutter has 14 levels, 1~1/4000, B. FM2 is the earliest camera with a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000.

Film sensitivity indication range: ASA/ISO 12-6400. Flash sync 1/250.

I must talk about the version of FM2 here:

Since the Nikon FM2 camera has been produced, there are only 5 versions. The original flash synchronization gear 1/200s (the number behind the FM2 body

only has numbers and no letters, and its pressing plate is smooth) was also used for the first time in the world. In the second edition, it was changed to 1/25

0s (It is also a titanium alloy honeycomb shutter, but the etching pattern is slightly different from the first version, and the etching area is slightly larger. From then on, the model number is collectively called FM2N body. The number is changed to N XXXXXXX and the tableting is still smooth type). Its shutter design is very unique. The shutter design of the first version is made of titanium alloy honeycomb structure, which is light in weight and high in strength (the difference between the first version and the second version is only the same flash

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The steps are divided into 1/200 and 1/250, and the shutter materials are all made of titanium alloy honeycomb structure). With the breakthrough in shutter materials and technology

the shutter blades were changed to lightweight aluminum alloy (the third version, the performance and functions are the same as the second version. However, the pressing plate was changed to pitted

It is more conducive to the advancement and retraction of the film), making it lighter when running, with less resistance, higher strength, faster running speed, and a greater failure rate

reduce. In addition, the transmission mechanism of the shutter curtain adopts oil-containing steel ball bearings, which makes it have less resistance during operation

Smoother (you can experience a real silky feeling when passing the film) and low mechanical wear , impact resistance. Especially it can maintain normal operation at low

temperatures, so it is very suitable for use in severe cold areas (in northern China, if you don’t have an FM2, you

must not be a photographer. ), popular with photojournalists. In addition, the curtain brake of the camera's metal shutter has also been improved. The running speed of the double curtains is very coordinated and is less susceptible to collisions and malfunctions. The vertical travel time of the shutter curtain is 3.3 thousandths. Although the speed is amazing, the resistance of its movement and stop is very small. No image will be produced in 1~

1/4000s shooting. The phenomenon of looseness is also the precision of the shutter design of this camera.

FM2’s viewfinder adopts a fixed structure design. The camera's shutter speed value is optically refracted on a small transparent digital disk linked by the shutter speed adjustment disk gear, and is displayed on the left side of the viewfinder. The selected aperture value on the lens aperture ring is also displayed directly above the viewfinder through optical refraction (this is a classic design in the NIKON manual series). This method is simple and clear and does not require electricity, but it is difficult to observe when used in a dark environment. The pentaprism in the viewfinder of FM2 is coated with a special silver film to increase the amount of light passing through the pentaprism.

The design of FM2’s body and internal mechanical transmission mechanism is also very strong and precise.

The fuselage is die-cast with copper-aluminum alloy, which has excellent sturdiness and corrosion resistance. It can withstand an impact of 33.5kg per square centimeter, which is enough to adapt to various harsh environments. The thinnest part of the fuselage is 1.4mm, and the alloy lens ring that is most susceptible to stress is 2mm; the back of the camera is also made of metal, and the top cover Both the base and the base adopt a 5-set ball gear structure, which has particularly good lubricity, and the loading feel is particularly light, smooth, and without any sense of damping. This design is much better than the famous LEICAR series cameras. The movement of its reflector is also driven by gears, so it responds quickly. A special sponge is used above the reflective chamber in the fuselage to absorb the vibration and noise caused by the high-speed movement of the reflector

A thin sponge is used to paste matte paint inside the chassis, and a folding strip is used on the chassis wall Designed to absorb a large amount of mechanical noise caused by the movement of the reflector, and more importantly, it can absorb a large amount of reflected light. The camera's mechanical noise and vibration are better than LE

ICA The R-series cameras are even lighter. In order to reduce the weight of the reflector and the vibration during operation, the frame of the camera's reflector is made of titanium material. Even when using an electric film winder, the life of the reflector is not affected. Influence.

FM2 has few functions, but it is very practical. The camera is set to a wider range of film sensitivities than the Leica, from ISO12-6400. It is equipped with

multi-exposure function. This multiple-exposure function is fully mechanical and has high positioning accuracy, making it difficult for the film to

move during operation. Its wrench is designed under the large wrench of the upper film, so it can be operated with one hand, which is extremely convenient when taking pictures. The shutter wrench is equipped with a preparation angle of 30 degrees

and is equipped with a lock. When the wrench is not opened, the shutter cannot be opened and the photometric system will not work. The total power supply

The source is off. Therefore, FM2 consumes very little power and can generally be used for 5 years using two button batteries. The button battery model is SR44/G13.

FM2 has a mechanical Selfie device, which lasts about 10 seconds and can be released midway; it has a depth of field preview

FM2 is a milestone in the production of NIKON manual cameras, the first in titanium alloys. The first edition and the second edition have become the first choice for NIKON fans to collect due to their low output.

NIKON has seen such a broad market and has produced many commemorative models and special models.

Among them are FM2T (the fourth edition, titanium alloy shell number T9XXXXXX, the shutter is still an aluminum alloy flat plate, and other items are Same as

third edition), FM2 DRAGON2000 commemorative edition set (limited production of 2,000 units, the 50/1.4 meter number in the set is the same as the body

), 1994 Year of the Dog commemorative machine.

The fifth version is an overseas assembly machine. Due to cost and other reasons, Nikon has currently transferred the FM2 camera to Japan for assembly in foreign countries (regions) (including Guangdong, my country). The performance of the assembled version is generally not a problem as it strictly complies with Nikon's technical requirements. The main problem is that the user's psychology may be affected. The difference from the previous editions (mainly from the third edition, the difference from other editions is obvious) is the numbering and the rewind rocker. The corners of the rewind rocker

of the previous versions were all angular, but in the fifth version they are all curved, making them appear softer. In second-hand stores (markets), first editions are rarely seen.

Those in good condition and new condition are even harder to find. The second edition comes next. There are more in the third and fifth editions, and even more in the latter. Nikon FM2 has gone through five versions for seventeen years, but its performance is not much different. It is simple and practical and gives full play to the user's subjective awareness. It is actually A camera worth investing in.